Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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